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Temari: No duh, Sherlock
SHUT UP (GRABS BASEBALL BAT) UHH... Enjoy!
As I walked into Suna, I saw a crowd of people waiting with frowns on their face.
"Temari- San! We are so sorry! Lord Kazekage passed away! Please-"I cut them off with my hand.
"Lead me to his grave."I commanded.
They cleared a path for me to get passed them. As I walked, Baki lead me to the grand cemetery, where me and my brothers' father was buried. I kneeled at his tombstone and brushed my fingertips against the engraved words.
Lord Kazekage
We will always respect and be loyal too
Rest in Peace
Everyone circled around me. I felt tears run down my cheeks and quickly tried to wipe them away before my citizens saw. It would be unpleasant for an Ambassador to shed tears. But, my plan failed when I heard a citizen shout "Lady Temari is crying! Bow down for respect towards her and her father!"
I looked around as I watched the whole village bow down one by one and smiled. After a few breezes passed, I stood up, catching everyone's attention.
"I need one flower from every person that stands here today, and thats an order."I commanded them.
They all nodded quickly, then darted off looking for a flower.
"I don't know why I am doing this, but it feels right. I still don't forgive you for all the shit you did to me, Kankuro, and especially Gaara, but rest in peace anyway." I said.
I touched the tombstone gently again before walking away.
"Temari, why did you want the flowers?"Baki asked.
"I want everyone to put it on the grave."I answered quickly.
"Ah."He nodded. "But is that what he would've wanted?"
I stopped and thought about it. He wasn't really a person who was sentimental. Was I doing the right thing?
"Its a way to show respect. Thats what matters."I said annoyed a little.
"Hn. Just asking."
I sighed. "Im sorry Baki."
"Its fine. You, Kankuro, and Gaara are going through tough times. I understand."He smiled.
Sometimes, he was more like a father to us then our real father ever was.
Konoha...
Shikamaru POV:
I walked to the gate with Chouji and Ino, getting ready to depart on the, well, 'rescue' mission to get Temari back in time for the festival. Even though I thought she was the most troublesome girl, she was like my best friend, but also my girlfriend.
"Okay, we all set? I want to return as soon as possible because I have alot of flower arrangements to sort out, which I could use the help."Ino looked at Chouji with puppy eyes.
"Fine Ino."Chouji sighed in defeat.
"Troublesome... Let's go."I smirked as we darted off.
As we jumped through the trees, I began calculating the distance and how many hours we had left before sundown. Suna was not a good place to be in the night when you were foreign to the location.
The sun began to set and I decided we needed to set up for camp.
"Finally!"Ino plopped down on a log, rubbing her feet.
"Come on Ino! That was nothing!"Chouji said while grabbing a bag of chips out of his bag.
"Aw don't forget, Chouji. Ino has been in the hospital working so she forgot about being a ninja."I smirked, knowing that comment would irk her.
And was I wrong? She stood up and connected her fist to my face while shouting, "Shut up!"
I rubbed my cheek in slight pain. "Start setting up for camp. We will leave again at dawn."
I grabbed my tent and set up it. Going inside, I layed my sleeping bag on the ground, and passed out. I didn't know that I was so tired myself. However, while I was asleep, Chouji came into my tent.
"Hey Shika- Dude, he is out like a light."He whispered to myself.
"Temari..."I mumbled unconsciously.
"Poor Shikamaru..."Chouji shook his head, then left the tent to go to his.
A/N ALL DONE!
Temari: Getting better.
Naruto: Can someone pass the ramen!
BAKA! (Punches) Hehe, Sorry! READ AND REVIEW!
